Lighting the Spirit
“Yellowknife Catholic Schools is a family of learners: developing faith, celebrating culture, supporting diversity, teaching critical thinking and inspiring service to others" (Mission Statement) As a Catholic faith-based school district, Yellowknife Catholic Schools has a vision, a mission and a strategic plan. Within that strategic plan, one of three strategic priorities has to do with our faith. This section addresses the spiritual dimension of Yellowknife Catholic Schools (YCS).
Catholic Identity
“The Catholic school pursues cultural goals and the natural development of youth to the same degree as any other school. What makes the Catholic school distinctive is its attempt to generate a community climate in the school that is permeated by the Gospel spirit of freedom and love.” Vatican II Gravissimum Educationis
Family Resources
Parents are the first and primary faith educators of their children. Raising children in the Catholic faith is both a blessing and a challenge. The links in this section provide resources for parents and families, including: prayers, websites for parenting and online games that support faith development in children.
Religious Education Curriculum
Our schools follow the NWT Department of Education Program of Studies, but implement these programs with an overall perspective of faith. Additionally, YCS uses Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ, the Religious Education program approved by our Canadian Bishops.
Catholic Identity
In this section you will find information on:
Catholic Family Resources
The Yellowknife Catholic School Board offers a wide variety of innovative programs and services to our students and their parents. Find out more about these programs and see how they can benefit your family.
Religious Education Curriculum
In this section, you will find the curriculum outlines for all Religious Education programs from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
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Grade 10
- Living a Christian Lifestyle - exploring life topics through a Christian lens - Locally Developed Course: Course Outline (Fall 2026)